2.Set the parking brake.
3.Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving the operating position.
4.Open the hood.
5.Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage.
6.Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine (Figure 30).
Paper Element:
1.Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt.
2.Carefully clean the rubber seal on the paper element to prevent debris from entering the engine.
3.Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal.
Important: Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvents, petrol, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
Figure 30
1. Air cleaner cover | 2. Air cleaner cover handle |
Note: Remove the air cleaner cover.
7.Carefully slide the paper element and the foam element from the blower housing (Figure 31).
Figure 31
1. | Paper element | 4. | Tab |
2. | Foam element | 5. | Slot |
3.Air cleaner cover
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed.
1.Place the foam element and paper element into the blower housing.
Note: Make sure that the rubber seal is flat against the air cleaner base.
2.Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of the blower housing (Figure 31).
3.Hook the handle onto the cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in place.
4.Close the hood.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 25
Every 100
Use a Champion QC12YC or equivalent spark plug. Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element:
1.Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2.Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do not oil the element.
Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn.
Removing the Spark Plug
1.Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2.Set the parking brake.
3.Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving the operating position.
4.Open the hood.
5.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 32).
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